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Medical diagnosis increases the risk of depression: but who’s most vulnerable? - National Elf Service
Dona Mathews highlights a new study showing a doubled risk of depression after a medical diagnosis - especially in the first month post-diagnosis, for those who are hospitalised for their medical condition, those with multiple medical conditions, those over 60, and for women.
Will standardised questionnaires improve CAMHS care? New trial says: not necessarily - National Elf Service
Referrals to CAMHS have skyrocketed, but are we getting any better at diagnosing youth mental health problems? Could standardised diagnostic tools like the DAWBA help? A new RCT suggests the answer is more complicated than expected.
GenAI chatbots can treat clinical level mental health symptoms
With NHS services under strain, digital therapies are attracting more attention. This new study tested a generative AI chatbot in a national RCT and found significant clinical improvements. But are we ready for AI to join the therapy team?
Tackling social determinants will reduce the global mental health burden: mega-blog of current prevention strategies - National Elf Service
Xiaolin Guo, a MSc student in Global Mental Health at the University of Glasgow, and Nina Higson-Sweeney summarise a recent narrative review exploring the social determinants of mental health and associated prevention strategies.
Anticholinergics are associated with worse cognition: it’s time to take a serious look at our prescribing - National Elf Service
Eleanor Dawkins explores a new review and meta-analysis suggesting that cognitive impairment is linked with anticholinergic medication in psychosis, providing grounds for more careful monitoring and review of medications.